New Jersey (Central): Akka (D2)

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Week 7 3-4 9

They gave Tiberias a run for their money, and I can imagine with Bruno, this team would look deadlier than they are. Ibraheem had 16 points while Usman, who’s my candidate for MIP, had 10 points. This team was so close, but just couldn’t put it away. They look to give whoever they face trouble in the first round. 
Week 6 3-3 9

I don’t have many things to say, other than almost losing to Shatila when they had the majority of their team is concerning. Ibraheem went for 17 points, and Usman continues to improve this season, having 16. Shahrukh Bari had 12 rebounds and 4 steals, which helped them close out this game. 
Week 5 2-3 10

Whatever dua Ibraheem made during that last FT, worked. He finished with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Shoutout Usman (19pts, 11rbs) and Ammar (15pts, 11rbs), the two getting their first double-doubles in their MB career. Gotta highlight Ammar right now tho—him running this pick and roll offense and making smart, key passes got them the W. This was a hard-fought, deserved victory.
Week 4 1-3 13

When you can’t figure out how to defend Iyaad, you’re going to get burned. Shoutout to Bruno Pillari—he had 25 points against a tough team, and is having a really good season at the moment.  
Week 3 1-2 12

They were undermanned and weren’t expecting Baysan to come out swinging. Ibraheem leading the scoring with 18 points on 7-18 shooting, paired with 9 boards. With Bruno and Ammar, this could’ve been a different game. 
Week 2 1-1 9

Would you believe me if I said the game was tied 16-16 at one point? Going from that to being outscored 50-26 in the first half, you just gotta pack it up and get ready for next week. Also having 22 turnovers as a team? Woof. The bright side: at least they lost by one in the second half. They also had a pretty okay shooting day overall. Bruno looks like a solid pickup alongside Shahrukh, who missed this game. I have to give it up to Ahmed Kouar, 14 rebounds is nuts, and him being healthy makes this team sneaky.&a
Week 1 1-0 9

It’s a nice Saturday morning when you start with an easy win. Newcomers Bruno (12pts, 8rbs), Syed Ali (13pts), and Ammar Rana (8pts) got their careers off on the right foot. Next week they’re versing Yazur; that’ll be the litmus test for this squad.  
Preseason 0-0 9

If Tarek and Ibraheem can return to form I think this team can be problems. They’re hard to gauge, I feel like we’ll have a better idea of their play style when we see them on the court.